London once had a series of grand gateways marking entry into the City.
— Architecture Hub (@archpng) June 11, 2026
Most of them disappeared by the end of the 18th century, including Aldgate, Aldersgate, Bishopsgate, Cripplegate, Ludgate, Moorgate and Newgate.
Temple Bar is the surviving exception. Completed in 1672 and… pic.twitter.com/KzPaOxxjBS
